Bowl
1900-1908 (made)
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This bowl demonstrates George Ohr's experimental and often eccentric approach to ceramics. He was concerned with exploring new forms and finishes, as seen in this crumpled shape and lustrous green glaze. This bowl is very thinly thrown, a technique of Ohr's that has marvelled admirers to this day.
Ohr was part of a wave of independent spirit emerged towards the end of the 19th century, as potters sought to retain overall control of their work. In Mississippi, the maverick showman and self-proclaimed "Greatest Art Potter on Earth", Ohr, revelled in the individuality and physicality of his output. Ohr railed against factory-made Art Pottery, stating "it Dont Take a Doz' to Accomplish Art Pottery".
Ohr was part of a wave of independent spirit emerged towards the end of the 19th century, as potters sought to retain overall control of their work. In Mississippi, the maverick showman and self-proclaimed "Greatest Art Potter on Earth", Ohr, revelled in the individuality and physicality of his output. Ohr railed against factory-made Art Pottery, stating "it Dont Take a Doz' to Accomplish Art Pottery".
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, thrown, folded and crumpled |
| Brief description | Bowl, made by George E. Ohr, Biloxi Art Pottery, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, 1900-1908, thrown, folded and crumpled earthenware |
| Physical description | Buff earthenware, crumpled, on a circular foot. hand thrown to extreme thinness then hand worked, coloured glaze, mottled green, slightly lustrous. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'G. E.Ohr. Miss.' (Impressed) |
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| Credit line | Given by Clark S. Marlor |
| Summary | This bowl demonstrates George Ohr's experimental and often eccentric approach to ceramics. He was concerned with exploring new forms and finishes, as seen in this crumpled shape and lustrous green glaze. This bowl is very thinly thrown, a technique of Ohr's that has marvelled admirers to this day. Ohr was part of a wave of independent spirit emerged towards the end of the 19th century, as potters sought to retain overall control of their work. In Mississippi, the maverick showman and self-proclaimed "Greatest Art Potter on Earth", Ohr, revelled in the individuality and physicality of his output. Ohr railed against factory-made Art Pottery, stating "it Dont Take a Doz' to Accomplish Art Pottery". |
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| Accession number | C.184-1987 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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